Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has amended the requirements for real estate investment and development companies seeking to convert into real estate investment funds, as per a statement. Under the new rules, a company’s net equity must be at least EGP 500 million based on it»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt is moving to accelerate the implementation of the integrated phosphate fertilizer plant in Ain Sokhna, being developed by a partnership between the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA), the New Valley Company for Mineral Resources and Oil Clay (Wadico), and »»»

Restoring full security and normal commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz depends on the US ending its naval blockade, unlawful actions, interference and threats, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said, Press TV reported. Baghaei said the current insecurity in the strait i»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a reply message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, thanking him for his greetings on the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation, KCNA reported. Kim said Korea’s liberation ended decades of Japanese colonial rule and restored the country’s independence and sove»»»

US Central Command appears to have failed geography again, posting a map of the Middle East in which the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are shown as Israeli territory. The map accompanied a post on X about the CENTCOM commander’s 10-day trip to a region torn by the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.»»»

Arab Finance: The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) inked a €30 million financing agreement with KfW Development Bank to support micro-enterprises across Egypt, with a focus on productive businesses, women-owned enterprises, and projects operating in underserved areas, »»»

Heavy rain that battered eastern Japan has left nine people dead, public broadcaster NHK said Sunday, after an "unprecedented" deluge that flooded over a thousand homes and snarled up roads and rail services. Torrential downpours starting late Thursday triggered landslide warnings and power outages»»»

IRVINE: Lani Pallister of Australia stunned Katie Ledecky with her first international loss in the 800-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships on Saturday night. Pallister was under world-record pace for much of the race and touched in 8 minutes, 6.10 seconds to erase Ledecky’s championshi»»»

SIKKA: Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least ​51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. Thirty-six people were seriously injured in the Saturday morning quake in East Nusa Tenggara»»»

Hundreds of residents were evacuated and more than 2,700 hectares were scorched as Belgium continued to battle one of the worst wildfires in its history on Saturday. Hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders in eastern Belgium on Saturday as firefighters battled one of the country's worst-»»»

Thousands of evacuees waited for help Sunday on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes as the 7.7-magnitude quake hit the island early Saturday, followed by 341 aftershoc»»»

A Colombian woman who was rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours under the rubble in the wake of a strong earthquake has died of her injuries, her family told AFP on Saturday. Along with her death comes the painful realisation that the chances of finding survivors are dwindling, as rescue »»»

Creativity has always been at the core of Artful founders Samar Stradi and Angela Arnaout's work. They met while working in advertising approximately 15 years ago. A shared vision and goal to spend more time with their families eventually led them to create Artful, play experiences for all ages. Af»»»

The controlled sinking of the barges has begun, and water levels at the pumping station have already risen by one centimetre, while a continuous drop in water levels continues to be recorded in the main channel of the Danube — the Prime Minister announced on Saturday morning in Paks, at a press con»»»

Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that may unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, although a rival Chinese mission aims to make it back first. The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX), set to blast off from Tanegashima Space Center »»»

The eye of Hurricane Lala neared the southern part of Hawaii's Big Island Saturday, as heavy rain and strong winds lashed the state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding across the US Pacific island state. "Damaging hurricane-force winds are expected to continue on the Big Island o»»»

Fog alerts went out in the emirate of Abu Dhabi this morning (Sunday), calling on people to be vigilant while driving as there was reduced is horizontal visibility during fog formation. Abu Dhabi police also called on drivers to adhere to the variable speed displayed on the signposts and electronic»»»

The Hungarian government broke the law when it seized the servers of Fidesz, the party of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the Prosecutor General’s Office has said. The country’s new leader Peter Magyar is meanwhile continuing his quest to purge the remnants of Orban’s 16-year stay in power. Las»»»

’Everyone lives in fear’: Yemenis worry about return to all-out war DUBAI: Yemen’s years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities between the Houthi reb»»»

Owning gold has always been seen as a smart way to build long-term value, but many people believe they need a large amount of money to get started. Ain Gold Wallet is changing that by making gold and silver ownership affordable, convenient, and accessible to everyone in the UAE. The digital platfor»»»

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper has completed a 10-day trip to the Middle East, visiting six countries and a US Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. Cooper completed the trip on August 15, meeting senior civilian and military officials in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel»»»

UAE travellers flying today should check the latest flight status before heading to the airport, as airlines continue to adjust selected regional services amid ongoing security concerns. While most flights are operating, Bahrain and Kuwait routes are among those seeing cancellations and schedule ch»»»

WASHINGTON: Indiana authorities said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week, as first responders used boats to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis. The state has been hamme»»»

KYIV: An AFP reporter heard several explosions in Ukraine’s capital early Sunday as Kyiv’s authorities warned of incoming ballistic missiles. Russia has increasingly been using long-range missiles in its grinding war against Ukraine, which has responded by carrying out drone strikes deep inside Rus»»»

NEW YORK: Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. Generations of children have been told: “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Well, bad news: Bedbug infestations are increasing. This is the time of»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US Democratic Party voted Saturday to prioritize minority-heavy states in its kick-off of 2028 presidential primaries, opening the nominating calendar in South Carolina and Nevada. The new schedule “truly represents our party and our values, and will help us retake th»»»

BERLIN: Liechtenstein’s royal house said on Saturday that the tiny country’s rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could in the future inherit the principality’s throne. Hereditary Prince Alois announced the change in his speech marking the country’s national day. He said it was appro»»»

NEW YORK: A teenage boy and four adults were killed Friday in shootings that prompted a wide search for the fleeing gunman, whose body was ultimately found in a wooded area alongside one of his victims, authorities said. A teenage girl survived and was in stable condition, police said. Chad Hickman»»»

LONDON: Britain’s prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University of Cambridge. Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, wa»»»

WASHINGTON: Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a dormitory closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnight shooting on campus that left five people wounded, including one with critical injuries. Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, is not a student on campu»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of US aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships as China shows more signs of aggression. The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS»»»

Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see light rain on Sunday before the chance of heavier, convective showers increases across eastern and southern areas over the next several days, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times across some northern and e»»»

Dubai: Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg, who became infamous worldwide for firing 900 employees in a three-minute Zoom call, is now fighting to reverse his own dismissal as CEO of Better Home & Finance — claiming the man who replaced him “hoodwinked” his way into the top job. Garg was ouste»»»

Dubai: More than 170,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be removed from the country, turning months of anger over President Donald Trump’s policies into a direct challenge to Washington’s top diplomat in Ottawa. The petition, launched on July 21 by Calga»»»

Dubai: N. Chandrasekaran’s departure from Tata Sons is more than an unexpected change at the top of India’s largest business group. It exposes a recurring weakness in Tata’s unusual governance model: the boundary between the charitable trusts that control the group and the professional executives e»»»

MASON, Ohio: Novak Djokovic’s stay at the Cincinnati Open was a short one. The 24-time major champion fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday in a match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in hot and humid conditions. A 25-year-old from Argentina, Tirante is ranked No. 50 in the world. T»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has revealed the first name of its latest Dh5 million winner who grabbed the second prize on Saturday, August 15. As per the lottery's routine practice, only the winner's first name and the initial of the surname have been revealed on its official website, with the full ident»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had plenty of policy announcements to make from the Red Fort on India’s Independence Day. But running through his 75-minute speech was another message — contained not so much in what he announced, but in whom he repeatedly chose to address. “Mere pyare deshwasiyo»»»

Dubai: Airfares can take a big bite out of the summer travel budget, but paying a high fare does not necessarily mean getting less for your money. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.UAE travellers can look at student discounts, promotional fares, free date changes, travel»»»

Share: A man reacts on the rubble of a destroyed home that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Ansar village, southern Lebanon, on Aug. 15, 2026. Photo by Mohammed Zaatari/AP Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased ho»»»

Workers in Hungary are sinking two 260-foot barges into the Danube River to raise waters levels. Photo courtesy of Prime Minister Peter Magyar's Office/X Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Hungarian working crews are sinking two barges into the Danube River in an attempt to raise water levels and stave off an energy»»»

New York City police arrested a man at Central Synagogue on hate crime charges after he disrupted a Shabbat service and allegedly assaulted a 63-year-old woman. File Photo Peter Foley/EPA Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A man in New York was arrested on hate crime charges after disrupting a Shabbat service and al»»»

BEIJING: China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales ​as higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran war accelerate regional electrification. China’s rapid adoption of e-trucks — from lighter vehicles to tractor-trailers — has partially»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity inaugurated a newly constructed three-storey Science Laboratory Building at Kalutara Muslim Central College in Sri Lanka, marking a major investment in education and scientific learning. The project, valued at approximately QR1,065,000, aims to enhance scienc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Olive International School (OIS) celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour and a strong spirit of unity. The celebrations reflected the school’s commitment to instilling national pride and nurturing the values of unity, integrity, responsibility »»»

Darlene Regis DOHA The Grind Basketball Team has put Qatar on the international youth basketball map, clinching first place in the U12 Division at the World Youth Championship 2026 in Singapore from August 6 to 9. The Qatar-UAE squad battled through a highly competitive international field featurin»»»

Filipino executive at heart of Qatar-backed AI breakthrough in sports technologyDarlene Regis DOHA A Filipino professional is playing a key role in an international sports technology breakthrough after Perform AI L.L.C. was selected as the only company worldwide to receive a Qatar Open Innovation (»»»

The participating schools include Al Andalus Private Schools for Boys, Evening, and Al Andalus Private Schools for Girls, Al Arqam Academy for Girls, The Cambridge School Doha, Cambridge International School, American Academy School - Al Thumama Branch, Etqan Global Academy, Alpha Cambridge School,»»»

Darlene Regis The stage is set, the countdown is on, and the finalists of Pinoy Popstar Middle East 2026 are one step closer to the biggest performance of their journey. Organisers, finalists, and key partners recently gathered for a pre-finale gathering hosted by event partner National Cruise Comp»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) participated with a high-level delegation of experts in the 90th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2026 in Busan, South Korea, where several of its senior officials led panel discussions showcasing the library’s pioneering effo»»»